Cisco Systems, Inc.
Members of the Finance organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in‑office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.
Application window expected to close on 10/24/2025.
Meet the Team You’ll work closely with team members to understand business requirements, negotiate commercial and contractual terms and conditions, and SLAs (Availability, Performance, Downtime, etc.) in strategic supplier agreements that are used globally across various Cisco functions and businesses.
When it comes to category strategies, you will develop and maintain a strategy that includes category elements of market/industry trends, business strategy, benchmarking, spend analysis, preferred supplier categorization, supplier performance, and optimization.
You will be part of a Global Procurement Team, working cross‑functionally with IT, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Security, Finance, Legal, Procurement/Supply Chain teams, and other business functions across Cisco’s enterprise.
Your Impact
Innovative applicant with Outsourcing and Professional Services sourcing experience. Act as relationship owner between Procurement and an internal Business Unit, handling a portfolio of suppliers and spend for a specific business unit, owning the end‑to‑end procurement process (strategic sourcing, RFX, supplier and contract management, SOW negotiation, SOW and Contract drafting, supplier risk assessments, data analysis, opportunity assessments) and managing team members.
Opportunity to support critical initiatives and transformation projects related to process improvement, business transformation, and acquisition integration.
Minimum qualifications
4–5+ years of validated experience related to strategic sourcing or procurement.
Understanding of supplier/industry market trends within various procurement categories.
Deep understanding of the end‑to‑end procurement process and sourcing fundamentals.
Core foundational skills in cost accounting, data management, presentation, and effective communication.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Law or another relevant field.
Experience leading on sophisticated deals with cross‑functional teams.
Project management/multi‑discipline experience preferred.
Why Cisco #WeAreCisco We are a technology company that powers an inclusive future for all. We bring our talents together as a team and make a difference by embracing digital transformation, fostering innovation, and cultivating an environment where creativity and learning thrive.
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Application window expected to close on 10/24/2025.
Meet the Team You’ll work closely with team members to understand business requirements, negotiate commercial and contractual terms and conditions, and SLAs (Availability, Performance, Downtime, etc.) in strategic supplier agreements that are used globally across various Cisco functions and businesses.
When it comes to category strategies, you will develop and maintain a strategy that includes category elements of market/industry trends, business strategy, benchmarking, spend analysis, preferred supplier categorization, supplier performance, and optimization.
You will be part of a Global Procurement Team, working cross‑functionally with IT, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Security, Finance, Legal, Procurement/Supply Chain teams, and other business functions across Cisco’s enterprise.
Your Impact
Innovative applicant with Outsourcing and Professional Services sourcing experience. Act as relationship owner between Procurement and an internal Business Unit, handling a portfolio of suppliers and spend for a specific business unit, owning the end‑to‑end procurement process (strategic sourcing, RFX, supplier and contract management, SOW negotiation, SOW and Contract drafting, supplier risk assessments, data analysis, opportunity assessments) and managing team members.
Opportunity to support critical initiatives and transformation projects related to process improvement, business transformation, and acquisition integration.
Minimum qualifications
4–5+ years of validated experience related to strategic sourcing or procurement.
Understanding of supplier/industry market trends within various procurement categories.
Deep understanding of the end‑to‑end procurement process and sourcing fundamentals.
Core foundational skills in cost accounting, data management, presentation, and effective communication.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Law or another relevant field.
Experience leading on sophisticated deals with cross‑functional teams.
Project management/multi‑discipline experience preferred.
Why Cisco #WeAreCisco We are a technology company that powers an inclusive future for all. We bring our talents together as a team and make a difference by embracing digital transformation, fostering innovation, and cultivating an environment where creativity and learning thrive.
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